Character guide

Ashe Marson

major

Also known as Ashe, Marson, Mr. Marson

A young American writer who becomes entangled in a comedic adventure at Blandings Castle.

Freddie Threepwood

major

Also known as Frederick Threepwood, Freddie, Frederick, the Honorable Frederick Threepwood, the Honorable Freddie, young Freddie

The Honorable Freddie, a young aristocrat and aspiring thief, causing chaos at Blandings.

Joan Valentine

major

Also known as Joan, Valentine, Miss Valentine

A resourceful young woman and Ashe's love interest, involved in the castle intrigue.

Aline Peters

major

Also known as Aline, Miss Peters, Miss Aline Peters

The daughter of a wealthy American, pursued by Freddie and George Emerson.

Rupert Baxter

supporting

Also known as Baxter, the Efficient Baxter, The Efficient Baxter, Rupert

Lord Emsworth's efficient but suspicious secretary, always on the lookout for trouble.

J. Preston Peters

supporting

Also known as Mr. Peters, Peters

A wealthy American businessman and Aline's father, visiting Blandings Castle.

George Emerson

supporting

Also known as George, Emerson, young Emerson

A rival suitor for Aline's affections, causing complications for Freddie.

Lord Emsworth

supporting

Also known as Emsworth, the absentminded Lord Emsworth, the Earl of Emsworth, Earl of Emsworth

The absent-minded earl who owns Blandings Castle, often oblivious to the chaos around him.

Beach

supporting

Also known as Mr. Beach

The dignified butler at Blandings Castle, serving Lord Emsworth.

R. Jones

supporting

Also known as Jones, this man Jones

A mysterious man who appears at the castle, involved in the plot.

Mrs. Adams

minor

Also known as Adams

The housekeeper at Blandings Castle, assisting with domestic matters.

Colonel Horace Mant

minor

Also known as Colonel Mant, Horace

A military man and guest at Blandings, involved in the castle's events.

Gridley Quayle

minor

Also known as Gridley, Quayle, Mr. Quayle

A detective hired to investigate matters at Blandings Castle.

Percy

minor

Also known as poor old Percy, old Percy

A minor character mentioned in the castle's social circle.

Mr. Ferris

minor

Also known as Ferris, Judson, Judson Mr. Ferris, That fellow Judson, sonny

A servant or employee at Blandings, involved in minor plot points.

Miss Willoughby

minor

A female guest or acquaintance at Blandings Castle.

Miss Simpson

minor

Also known as Simpson

A woman mentioned in the context of the castle's social life.

Mrs. Twemlow

minor

A guest or resident at Blandings, part of the background cast.

Lady Ann Warblington

minor

Also known as Lady Ann, Mary

A noblewoman associated with Blandings Castle.

Lord Stockheath

minor

A minor aristocrat mentioned in the story.

Mr. Boole

minor

Also known as harebrained Boole, Boole

A character with a brief appearance at the castle.

Dickie

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Slingsby

minor

A minor character in the Blandings universe.

Eddie Flynn

minor

Also known as Eddie

A minor character involved in the plot's periphery.

Lady Mildred Mant

minor

Also known as Lady Mildred, Mildred

Wife of Colonel Mant, a guest at Blandings.

Mr. Judson

minor

A servant or employee at Blandings Castle.

Mrs. Bell

minor

Also known as Annabel

A minor female character mentioned in the story.

Brian MacNeill

minor

Also known as A Mr. Brian MacNeill

A minor character referenced in the narrative.

Miss Chester

minor

Also known as Chester

A minor female character at Blandings.

Eddie Waffles

minor

Also known as Master Eddie Waffles

A young boy mentioned in the story.

Mr. Muldoon

minor

Also known as Muldoon

A minor character at Blandings Castle.

Algernon Wooster

minor

Also known as young Algernon Wooster, the Honorable Algernon Wooster

A minor aristocrat mentioned in the Blandings circle.